Chapter 64: Chapter 64

What is it? Gregory asked as she is looking at him.

Will you leave me?

Creamy, I am not going anywhere, I am hook, I told you I love you, now and my forever, you are mine, no one could stop me from being with you not even Jane

Immediately Whitney heard the name, she have forgotten that he has a betrothed but hearing her name, remind her of it, her tears drop

Why are you crying?

Please don't leave me, if you leave me, I will kill myself. She cry

Whitney!

Her tears is much

Please, don't ever leave me, if not I kill myself.

Can you stop, I am not going anywhere, I will never leave you, I am not going anywhere and please don't think of killing yourself

He hugged her, when she calm down, he is scared

Creamy decent, can you not scared me like this?

I am sorry, I am just afraid.

You don't have to be, I love you and it's the truth, so don't cry like that again, I am hurt when u are hurt.

Fine, I will not, can we go inside, I want to sleep. He looks at her. Please, I am tired

Whitney, I think when we get home you should see a doctor.

I am not pregnant.

Shh! I didn't say you are pregnant, you should go for check up, that all.

But I am fine, I not pregnant.

I am not saying you are pregnant, just that.

Fine, I will, come on, I want to go inside, so I could care for your wound and then sleep. Gregory nod, at least, he has achieved his main aim

Cathy is munching on the fruits, Craig look at her.

What did you graduate with? Craig asked her.

First class. Craig look at her. Yes, I was the best graduating student.

Why did you want to become a lawyer? Craig asked he also munch on his fruit.

I didn't like the way my dad family treated my mom, I thought maybe I could be a voice for woman, they are mostly hurt in the society

I could speak for myself and my fellow women.

Craig look at her.

My dad family never wanted my mom for my dad but he had fall in love with my mom, she is poor and a dancer in a club, they are rich and popular, so she can't be part of them, so he decided to leave the family company because they are not going to accept her

Nothing matters to him, except her, if been with her will make him lose everything its fine by him, he was going to resign from the company

So they have no choice than to accept her, since he is the one running the family business, the family has chocolate company, Calvin Cho PLC

when Dad completed his house, we move to it, I was in junior high school, we were happy then one day dad get shot by some unknown assassins, he fall into comatose and he never wake up again

His family came and drove us out of the house that same day.

What? Craig yelled, she nodded.

We did not go with anything, just the wear on our bodies, they never liked her, since we are from her, we are not important as well

We live under the bridge, George didn't continued his schooling, I go to public school from there, at first we pick trash for money then we raise little money, mom start selling fruit juice on the highway, George and her will sell in the morning than in the afternoon after I close from school I could join

How did you all left the place? Craig asked that was the first time he wants to know more.

Under the bridge so many times we run, if not for the cops then from bad boys, George always pick me up from school then we both go to the highway to sell but that unfaithful day, Grace had invited me to a party, I want to go, it's my first time of going to a party, so I really want to go

Grace, also live there?

No, we met in school, but she always visit me over there, I don't even had what to wear, so she gave me one of her wears, I know deep down that the wear is way out of place it's too revealing but I was desperate.

Going a few steps some group of boys attack me, I pleaded they should let me go but they were not ready to, I was right on the floor in a second, it was a boy in my school that save me, he had follow me from school down there.

I hated him because he is dull and he came from a rich family, all his siblings are in the state and he is the only one in Nigeria and in a public school, when he save me, he wanted something

What did he want? Craig asked

You should know what boys want when they save you.

Craig scratch his head. Date you. Craig said

Yes, When George heard about it, he was mad, he wants to go fight them but Mom stop him, she said we have to leave, so we left, as usual, I deprived him of going to military school, which was his dream.

This time her tears drop, she just wipe it.

We rented a small apartment then I was already, dating him, my mom and George know him, he pay most of my bills, he started doing well in school, in just one team, he is among the first ten student

Then one day, his dad asked to see me, I went he asked who are my parents, I told him my dad is late and my mom sell juice at the road side, he yelled, he doesn't want to see me in his house when he open his eyes.

Craig eyes mist but he hide the pain he felt for her, Cathy stand and was heading to the door, Craig held her hand.

Where are you going? His voice is gentle and soft, this time she hugged him and cry, she compose herself.

Sorry, I am not used to talking about myself.

What happened after then? Craig asked.

The next day, he left, he never show up in school, I heard that he travels to join his siblings

What? Is he stupid? Craig yelled in frustration.

No, it is me who is stupid, I should know that there is no place for the poor in the rich courtyard, rich people are evil, they are demons, they look down on the poor, they don't get to see any good in them, they always feel the poor want to used them, that poor people are social climbers, I can never get married to the rich, I will rather marry someone my class that will not stay a day without seeing me than marry someone wealthy, I will prefer to sell juice along the road just for us to survive

What if Tony wants to marry you?

Who said I want to marry Tony? Craig look at her. Don't get me wrong, I love him but I will never marry him unless I have money, he scared me, I know George scared me and you too

Sorry!

It's okay but Tony, I feel he deprived me of those things because he is rich and I am poor, I couldn't laughed with friends, I can't call Whitney, without him knowing what I am discussing, my phone is practically connected to his, could you believe in my house, I have CCTV, I even have a maid and a bodyguard.

She smile

It's crazy, I can't visit my friends, those are the things that matter to me, my friends, privacy and my freedom but Tony took them away, I should know all rich people have pride, from my dad family to my first boyfriend to Tony all are same

Rich people are demons. She smirked. They are wicked blood suckers, they take your peace of mine and act like it's nothing. Craig heartache, he try to control it but it's not working, if she hate the rich then he has no chance with her

Cathy stop! You are hurting Me. Those are the words that came out when he opened his mouth.

Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. Cathy get a glass of water and sip. You, now your turn

For what? Craig asked, looking all surprised.

Come on, I told you about mine, you should tell me yours.

There is nothing interesting about it.

I want to hear about your childhood, please no cheating. Craig press his lips together. go on

Mr Rod Roland was married to my mother, Ruth.

Wait, Rod Roland, the former CEO of Mega touch aviation Empire?

Yes, I happen to be his first son.

I thought he had just a son? Cathy asked again.

No, I am his first son, I am older than my brother with a year. Cathy look at him. Mr Roland, he got married to my mom with the mind of having his way with the company but my grandpa, is the type that believe in work and earn

He was managing one of Mega multi aviation empire but that is not enough for him, when grandpa said he is too old and wants to retire, he thought Grandpa will give him the position because my mom is the only female in the midst of two male and grandpa was fun of her

When he did not get what he wants, he was mad, he dated his secretary which is my younger brother's mother, he steal from the company but no one asked him, grandpa don't want to hurt his beloved daughter

At ten he took me to the birthday party of one of his investor, he also came with my younger brother, I was staying on my own.

But they were ganging up on, they call my mom names that she was the mistress instead of my brothers mom, I told them to stop but they didn't listen, I get mad, I fought them I was going to kill my brother, the security couldn't stop me, it was my dad that pull me from him

That was when I realized that I have some kind of power that I couldn't control, everyone was mad at him, they called him names that he is the father of a monster, he get mad, he took me home, he didn't spare me, he lock me up, that was the beginning of all my troubles

When I turned sixteen, I and Gregory went to the company function, so many investor are there but there was one In particular that was going to invest two million dollars in the company and Mr Roland was going to get a promotion if he seal the deal

When Mr Roland said I should go with him, my mom doesn't want it but what can she do? So she pleaded with me not to fight, I and Gregory were at the party, then one of the shareholder's daughter walk in, she is interested in Gregory

Gregory is not the type that play with girls feeling, when she try getting him, he is not interested, but one of the investor's son is interested in the girl, he is not happy that the girl is all over Gregory

While sitting there, someone came to call Gregory, that his dad is calling him, he left, so I waited for him, twenty minutes passed, he still not back

So I went to look for him, only to see they were surrounding him, he could fight them but they are much

Do Gregory have same power like you? Cathy asked him.

Yes but not like mine.

Now she could remember that George said they are demons with different rank.

so I pleaded with them to let him go, the investor son refuse, he said Gregory is flirting with the girl he likes, I don't want to fight, I have promised but they were not going to listen, I could not stand it, I could get hurt but not people I care about.

I could kiss death just for their happiness, I could no longer hold back, so I fought, I get really mad that I grabbed the neck of the investor's son, he was hang in space like a fly under my grip, his blood pour, I was not going to let him go, the security where shouting, no one could stop me, I was really going to kill him

Cathy is looking at him, her eyes is fixed on the door.

You can run if you want because I am a monster.

But you are not a demon right? Cathy asked, he smiled and shake his head

No, I am not but I wish I am one, sometimes, you can go to bed.

No, what happened to the investor's son? She asked

It was Gregory that yelled my name, I let him fall to the floor, when I free him, he is almost like a dead man, that was the height of it, everyone kept saying that Mr Roland son is a monster, the devil himself

He lost the contract, the investor doesn't want to have any dealing with him, he left with his other family that is as old as me and mom, and he never came back to my mother but that is not after he punish me.

I embarrass him so I should get punished, he asked his men to drill me, I got whip, he threw me into a dried hole, I was there for three days, with no food or water, under the sun.

Cathy eyes become mist

When I came out, I was like a corpse, Gregory tame my wound but that didn't stop me, when my dad left it's like my mom also left me, she doesn't care anymore about me, my nanny and Gregory's mother, are more of mother to me than her

When she go out, people call her names, she is the mother of a monster, she will come home crying and locking herself up, she get drunk when she is sober, she will punish me

Cathy tears drop but she wipe

I don't freak care, I fight with anyone that offend me, they were picking on me and I wasn't backing down, I get in people bad book, some for insulting me, others for buying their troubles and some because of girls

Like Brett? she asked and he nodded

The only time, I don't fight is when I am serving the family punishment, when I am not in my cage, it's feels like I am out to cause trouble, when I meet with people, I end up in trouble, I get punished, I don't freaking care, I amused myself with girls and fight

Sometimes Mr Roland will appear just to torture me.

He back her, he is facing the window, Cathy tears is unbearable but he didn't notice

There was one time, he asked his boys to tie me upside down and whip me, I thought I was going to die but I didn't freak die.

I really don't care...

He turned and see Cathy in tears

Shit! Stupid me! Why are you crying?

Sorry, I will not cry again

No, I am not going to try it again, go to bed.

Please! I promise go on.

Are you sure? Craig asked her

Yes, I will not, go on. He want to say something but she speak up. Do your dad still hurt you?

He smiled

No one, can hurt me unless I want to and sometimes I get punished by the family jury when you hurt any of your brother.

Really?

Yes, we are not allowed to hurt our blood, so if I fought with Tony, Brian or Gregory, I get punished and if I kill anyone of them, I will also get killed.

Was it your dad that made you have those bruises?

He didn't see that coming, he doesn't want to tell that part, Cathy walk to him, she circle her hand round his waist

Please tell me, how did you get the bruises.

Craig close his eyes, this act of her, is making him unbearable, his body is no longer his but the act is an innocent one, he pull her hand from his slightly

I will tell you tomorrow.

No, I want it now.

Did you know what time is it? It's passed one in the morning.

Oh! Sorry, I am keeping you up, you will go to work tomorrow.

I will not go to work.

Okay, continued...

Silly, you should go to bed now.

Fine, can I go with your phone? Cathy asked

Sure but don't call Tony with my phone. Yes sir! She said, Craig look at her.

She looks at him

That is the password.

Okay, can I go with the other? She asked pointing to the phone he didn't want her to touch

No!

Why? You you have smut in it? Cathy answer.

Do you watch smut? Craig asked her.

Never, I just thought you have it on your phone that is why you don't want to give me.

Oh, I don't have it, why will I need that, when I could assuredly get the real stuff in front of me.

Okay, proof it by giving me your phone. Cathy said stretching out her hand, he also act like he want to drop it on her palm, Cathy want to hold the phone but he withdrew it

Don't act wise with me, go to your room. Craig spoke, she smiled, she try to check herself.

Go on, I will check for you. Craig said, she facepalm herself. It's not stain

Stop it! She said in embarrassment and left, Craig press the on button, Cathy face appear on it, he kiss it.

He took his bath, coming out Cathy pull the door.

What are you doing here? I thought you have gone to bed

I went to change. She lie on the bed

Do you want to sleep here? She raised three fingers up to indicate yes.

Cathy! She is already snoring, Craig have no choice than to cover her with the quilt while he sleep